42 laid off as UPS closes Holmen facility

UPS said that 42 employees will be laid off or separated from their jobs when its Holmen facility closes in early June.

In a letter to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, it said that the facility at 20. N. Star Rd. is permanently closed as of June 10.

Of the 42 employees, 18 are full time and 24 are part time package employees. They are a mix of union and non-union employees according to the letter.

UPS said in the letter that it would offer jobs at other facilities if possible.

The company is currently working on what they said was optimizing its U.S. network which includes “closing a small percentage” of its operations in the country.

“UPS has an unwavering commitment to serving our customers around the world. As we announced in January, we are making strategic changes to optimize the volume in our network, improve efficiency and continue to deliver on our customer-first strategy. The changes underway include closing a small percentage of our U.S. operations. Treating our employees fairly remains a top priority for us, and we will continue to provide industry-leading service to customers in every community we serve. We will continue philanthropic investments through The UPS Foundation to build stronger communities, create a healthier environment and advance opportunities for all.”